It’s also interesting to note that Globe also carried a Google product considering it’s an Apple partner since the first iPhone (it’s usually Smart that partners with Google for these types of bundling, starting with the HTC Magic).

Also interesting to note that the Google Nexus site does not yet lists the Philippines as one of the countries/regions where the Nexus S is available.
Hat tip to Patrick James.

accord2k8

If you’re thinking of purchasing from Globe, you might want to verify the baseband version first.
As far as I know, there are two types:
i9020: Super AMOLED, US version of Nexus S
i9023: Super LCD, CZ version of Nexus S

The support rep I talked to from Globe couldn’t confirm which version they have. I’ve also tried looking around in Greenhills and they seem to only have the i9023 version.

The i9023 version is thicker, over 10 grams heavier and the screen display is Super LCD not AMOLED.

But regardless of the version, this is a very good phone, I am very happy and very productive with it, it looks sleek too with the curved screen. But the ultimate clincher for me is the pure android experience. Everything just feels a lot more seamless when using it with google products.

I got the i9020 version for 30k a few weeks ago from a supplier who imports from the US.

Really frustrated at Samsung Phil.! i think it was about in late march when Samsung announced in a Philstar article that it was already in the market. So i went to cyberzone Samsung outlet but got a response” sir wala pa pong advice kung kelan dadating” i end up buying my second choice, HTC desire S which is not bad at all. To that Samsung representative: Just an advice, wala pong personalan. pls make sure of what you are announcing in papers, Nasayang ang gasolina ko.LOL!

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jpacs2007

Just got a Nexus S from Globe through a new postpaid line. They only have the i9023 model, i.e. SLCD screen. Not sure how knowledgeable the staff was about the model difference but they said this was the only model they were receiving.

Arger

Hi guys. I am just confused with i9020 and i9023. My father bought this i9023 in HK and the vendor said that it is the latest one. He bought it at around $610. Based from the post above, S-LCD nga lang sya at hindi super AMOLED pero how come na mas mahal pa ang i9023 sa i9020 based from GSMarena and to our personal experience. i9023 (490 euros) vs i9020 (410 euros). The rest of the specs are the same I think.